Turmeric Farming

Turmeric cultivation is a profitable and highly sought-after business, especially in countries such as India, where it is widely used in various cuisines and has many medicinal properties.  Here are some important details and tips for turmeric cultivation:

Climate and soil requirements: Turmeric requires a hot and humid climate with a temperature of 20–30 °C and an annual rainfall of 1500–2000 mm.  It grows well in well drained sandy loam or red soil with a pH range of 5.5-7.5.

  Seed selection: Select good quality seeds from a reliable source.  The seeds should be disease free and have high germination rate.

  Land preparation: Prepare the land by plowing or harrowing the soil to a depth of 20-25 cm.  Remove weeds and apply organic manure to improve soil fertility.

  Planting: Turmeric can be planted either using rhizomes or using seedlings.  Plant the rhizomes or seedlings at a depth of 5-7 cm in rows or ridges, with a distance of 30-45 cm between rows and 20-30 cm between plants.

  Irrigation: Turmeric requires regular watering, especially during the initial stages of growth.  Irrigate the crop once in every 4-5 days.

  Fertilizers: Apply fertilizers at regular intervals to improve soil fertility and crop yield.  Apply 25-30 tonnes of good quality FYM per hectare before planting, and apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers at the rate of 75:50:50 kg per hectare during the growing season.

  Pest and disease control: Turmeric has pests and diseases such as rhizome rot, leaf spot and scale insects.  Use organic pesticides and fungicides to control pests and diseases.

  Harvesting: Harvest the crop after 7-9 months of planting when the leaves turn yellow and the stem dries up.  Carefully remove the rhizomes from the soil and dry them in the sun for 7-10 days.

  worth doing:

  Use good quality seed and rhizome.

  Use organic manure to increase soil fertility.

  Use organic pesticides and fungicides to control pests and diseases.

  Harvest the crop at the right time.

  what not to do:

  Do not water or under water the crop.

  Do not use chemical fertilizers in excess.

  Do not harvest the crop too early or too late.